Alternate Phone Number

Our main phone number extension appears to be down, so for the immediate future, please contact us at 504.483.7041 extension 113

Thank you,

Tool Lending Library Team

Phone Troubles

The Phone at the Tool Lending Library is not working at the moment, but feel free to send along emails to tools@handsonneworleans.org and we will get back to you as soon as we can; or just drop by, we will be happy to see you!

We will let you know when it appears to be working again.

Tool Lending Library Team

Recycling is coming back in New Orleans

In case you have not heard, the City of New Orleans is now offering a recycling drop off location on Saturdays from 8am -1pm at 2829 Elysian Fields.  Also important to note, our friends at the Green Project have ended their recycling drop off program as a result of this new program.  If you go you will need a Louisiana License with a Orleans Parish address.   Materials that will be accepted at the Elysian Fields Drop Off site include:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Newspaper and magazines
• Junk mail
• Aluminum cans
• Plastic soda and water bottles
• Liquid detergent and bleach bottles
• Milk, water and juice bottles
• Tin, steel and metal cans
• Tires (four maximum)

Glass is still not being accepted anywhere in New Orleans for recycling

We hope you find this information useful and look forward to seeing you in the Tool Lending Library soon!

Tool Lending Library Team

New Tools

We have new tools! -

2 Ridgid square sanders
3 Ridgid circular saws
2 Ridgid belt sanders
4 Ridgid Skill saws
3 Ridgid Angled finish nail gun

not to mention more hammers, more fat max tape measures, power strips, air compressors, air hoses, garden hoses, saw horses and coil nail guns!

These Tools are shiny and new and looking to get some use!

ALSO-

We are always on the look out for more tools, do you have a paslode hanging out in storage not being used any more?  A weedwacker that you just can't get to work?  An old lawnmower that got replaced recently?  Bring them in, donate them, they don't even have to work, we can try to fix it!  Every little bit helps.

look forward to seeing you all

Tool Lending Library Team

Open for Business

The Tool Lending Library has returned from its hiatus and is reopened!  We have new tools and new staff, come by and meet Patrick, Ford and Mike.  We will update the inventory soon and post staff profiles. 

Community Day Hosted By AmeriCorps NCCC

Saturday August 28th our Atlantic Region AmeriCorps NCCC team will be leading a community service day in efforts to honor Hurricane Katrina's 5th anniversary. If you are interested in volunteering for this event and would like more information please visit our website; it is on our project calendar.


Water and snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!


http://handsonneworleans.org/AboutUs/index.php/projectcalendar1217.html

New Billboard at the TLL!

We have a new sign!

Thanks to the efforts of numerous visiting volunteers and our recent influx of astounding AmeriCorps NCCC members, we now have a Tool Lending Library billboard on the side of our building. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to volunteering.

Sincerely,
The HandsOn New Orleans Team

The DIY Energy Auditing Kit Now Available!

Dear Members,

The DIY Energy Auditing Kit is now available to be checked out!

The DIY Energy Auditing Kit is designed to give homeowners and renters the ability to conduct a novice home energy audit that will enable them to make informed decisions about energy-efficiency upgrades. We hope to empower the citizens of Greater New Orleans with the ability to grow sustainably.

This opportunity was made possible through the Market Umbrella's generous Crescent Fund in May of 2010.
HandsOn New Orleans collaborated with Village Green of the New Orleans Public Library to develop a modest energy auditing kit.  Users can take there results to local green experts who can make qualified decisions on the next stage of greening.

Thank you to all who helped and please feel free to ask about the kit!

Sustainable wishes,
-Marc P Santos, AmeriCorps 2009-2010

Power out in the Central City/Mid-City Area, Including the TLL

Power is out at the TLL, but any appointments should be able to be kept today.

Cheers,
Marc

(sent while our generators still have gas)

TLL Back in Action; 2 Weed Wacker Limit per Check Out

Hello Members,

As many of you know, the Tool Lending Library opened today during the usual hours: 10am-5:30pm.  We appreciate everyone's patience with the close down yesterday in light of a massive service project with Brown-Forman (pictures and updates to hopefully arrive soon).

Also, a new limit has been placed on weed wackers:  2 weed wackers per check out is the new maximum.

Cheers,
Marc